Adam Bede Ward Manager

Job overview

Adam Bede Ward Manager

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 (Dependant on experience)

Closing Date: 2nd May 2025

Interview Date: 13th May 2025

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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• The post holder is responsible for clinical leadership on Adam Bede ward through effective monitoring and implementation of standards and evidenced based practice; ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care.
• The post holder will provide direct management and facilitate learning and development within the nursing team.
• The post holder will effectively manage resources within their area and drive improvements based on evidence-based practice.
• The post holder will respond to, identify, escalate, and make recommendations for changes within the clinical environment

Main duties of the job

• To take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the nursing team.
• To undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the patient as appropriate.
• To promote and deliver a high standard of nursing care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and provide an excellent patient experience.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
• To undertake clinical shifts.
• To work within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one’s own abilities and limitations.
• To facilitate and build team working between nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care.
• To assist the Head of Nursing/Matron to review staffing requirements using an initiative-taking approach to retention and recruitment of staff.
• To support the Head of Nursing/ Matron to initiate and implement improvements using a systematic approach.
• To ensure staffing levels within the area are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery, maximising the resources that are available by competent duty rostering.
• Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams.
• To manage the financial resources for the clinical area.
• To lead on the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents related to own clinical area and ensuring learning is shared with own team and the Trust.
• To deputise for Matron in their absence as requested.
• To ensure information on the Ward/Department/Clinical area information system is correct and updated regularly as appropriate.
• To participate in clinical audits within the clinical areas to monitor and improve standards of care.
• To ensure effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.